Do you want to leave a group(s) on LinkedIn?
Just like WhatsApp; on LinkedIn, you get to join groups to connect with like-minded people, share your opinions, and gain more exposure.
The groups on LinkedIn are quite easy to navigate, you don’t have to be a technical person to know how to use them.
You can find grounds on LinkedIn by using the search bar on your homepage using the app or website.
These groups can either be private or public, depending on the ones you join; most of the time the larger groups on LinkedIn are usually public.
Although these groups can be helpful to an average LinkedIn user, they can get spammy, especially the public ones; the good thing however is that there is always an option to leave them.
Depending on how you are accessing your LinkedIn profile, the app, or the website; they each have different ways in which a user can leave a group.
In this guide, you will learn how to leave a group on the LinkedIn app, and more LinkedIn resources.
How Do I Leave a Group(s) on LinkedIn App?
To leave a group on LinkedIn using the app, you need to go to the settings on the group you want to leave or remove yourself from.
Once you are there, you can then go ahead and remove yourself from the group; don’t worry you won’t get added back without your consent.
Here is how to leave groups on the LinkedIn app:
1. Log into your LinkedIn account
The first thing you should do is log into your LinkedIn account using the app, and make sure the app is updated.
After you have logged into your account, navigate to your LinkedIn homepage and then proceed to step 2.
2. Go to “Groups” or search for the group you want to leave
On your LinkedIn homepage, click on the search bar to search for the group you want to remove yourself from.
If you don’t remember the name of the group, you can tap on “Work”, then on “Groups” and then select “My Groups” (will show you all the groups you belong to on LinkedIn).
3. Tap on “Group settings”
The third step to removing yourself from a group on the LinkedIn app is to tap on “Leave” in the group settings of the said group.
To find this option, tap on the gear icon next to the group you want to leave; from the options shown tap on “Leave”.
Once you have tapped on “Leave” you will be asked to confirm your choices and that’s it.
Conclusion
It is quite easy to leave a group(s) on the LinkedIn app, it is even easier to do that on the website version of the platform.
All you need to do is to have an updated version of the LinkedIn app installed on your device, log into your account, and then tap on “Leave” from the group settings.
This can be done manually, no need to start contacting LinkedIn support; also, once you leave a group on LinkedIn you will not be added back unless you accept the invitation.
